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Eaton Fire homeowners can now apply for free soil testing and cleanup. Here's how.
The New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program will pay contractors to come and test eligible homeowner's soil for lead and remediate it.
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Homeowners in unincorporated Pasadena and Altadena affected by the Eaton Fire can now apply for free soil testing and cleanup.
The backstory: The Los Angeles County Development Authority has launched the New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program, which pays to test and remediate potentially contaminated soil on eligible properties.
What's involved and how long: The remediation process could include removing about a foot of contaminated soil and replacing it or covering exposed soil with grass, rock or mulch. The process could take up to two weeks.
Application selection process: The program promises to prioritize applications in this order:
- Households with a pregnant person
- Households with kids under the age of 6
- Households with kids under the age of 6 who regularly visit the home
- Households with someone who has elevated lead levels in their blood
- Households with kids 6 through 17 years old
- Households with older adults or a person with disabilities
How to apply: You can apply and find more information here. The deadline to apply is noon on Nov. 25.
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